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Re: The farm isn't barren

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Re: The farm isn't barren

I'd say there are four prospects that matter and 2 who are on the cusp:

Hamilton, Winker, Stephenson and Cingrani matter. They each carry significant trade value and project to be impact players at the big league level.

Corcino and Travieso are on the cusp- they could go either way.

At this point, no one else would remotely get consideration to be a Top 250 prospect. Hence no one else would be likely to make the average team's Top 10 prospects list. Our farm system is below average. However given the current state of the big club, that's OK. And hopefully it gets an infusion of talent with next month's draft.

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When I look at the farm, I look for development and age levels. What I see is a lot more hopeful than the "it's barren" view. We've got some important players putting up some very good Mays after bad starts--Waldrop, HRod, LaMarre, and Lohman just for starters.

Re: The farm isn't barren

I'd say there are four prospects that matter and 2 who are on the cusp:

Hamilton, Winker, Stephenson and Cingrani matter. They each carry significant trade value and project to be impact players at the big league level.

Corcino and Travieso are on the cusp- they could go either way.

At this point, no one else would remotely get consideration to be a Top 250 prospect. Hence no one else would be likely to make the average team's Top 10 prospects list. Our farm system is below average. However given the current state of the big club, that's OK. And hopefully it gets an infusion of talent with next month's draft.

Exactly. Seeing a farm system somewhat depleted is NOT a big deal. Where would a top prospect even PLAY on the MLB club right now? We've got a window of a couple of years to rebuild the farm system before we'll really "need" the farm system.

Re: The farm isn't barren

Originally Posted by _Sir_Charles_

Exactly. Seeing a farm system somewhat depleted is NOT a big deal. Where would a top prospect even PLAY on the MLB club right now? We've got a window of a couple of years to rebuild the farm system before we'll really "need" the farm system.

Left field. Shortstop. Third base. And who can't use more pitching? I would even add catcher to that list.

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Also consider the Reds are likely to get a second first round pick this year with the departure of Choo, and then can likely only hold on to one of Bailey/Latos, and that means another bonus first rounder. So the system is looking at four first rounders in the next two years, and this year's draft. I would say there is plenty of reason to think the system will be stocked back up after having to trade assets (which is half the reason you have a farm system in the first place) to get players such as Marshall/Latos/Choo

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I think you have to be careful about dismissing a few of the well regarded players that had bad starts. I think the top 25 is still pretty strong when you allow for the whole season to play out. It will be interesting to hear from the development guys if they get interviewed this year.

Re: The farm isn't barren

Originally Posted by mdccclxix

I think you have to be careful about dismissing a few of the well regarded players that had bad starts. I think the top 25 is still pretty strong when you allow for the whole season to play out. It will be interesting to hear from the development guys if they get interviewed this year.

Agree. I take it that if guys are having difficulty at the beginning of the year it probably means we've gotten the levels right. Have to watch how the year develops and with an eye toward the ages. Seeing who can adjust to and handle the particular level--and at what age--is what minor league baseball is all about.

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